Part 1 - Exploring Vision

“Often people attempt to live their lives backwards;
They try to have more things or more money, in order
To have more of what they want, so they will be happier.
The way it actually works is the reverse. You must first
be who you really are, then do what you need to do,
in order to have what you want.”
Margaret Young

Welcome to Part One of the Vision Quest Program.

This stage is all about stimulating some thinking and uncovering your core beliefs, values and passions.

Beginning a Daily Practice

In reading through the theory in the Introduction you may have recognised that there is a benefit in being able to manage your focus.

From a Quantum Physics perspective – what you focus on expands because you engage the ‘observer effect’. From a Neuroscience perspective, what you focus on strengthens the neural networks relating to that particular feeling or behaviour.

Your first task is to establish a daily practice of ‘Me time’. That is, time dedicated solely to the development and growth of YOU.

You should aim for 30 minutes every day and this can be split between sometime in the morning and in the evening.

In the morning take a few moments to set your intention for the day by asking yourself:-

How do I want to BE today?

In the evening check in and ask:-

What did I do right today? And did this align with my intention?
(write this in your journal)

Your daily practice will expand as we go through the Program.

Exercise One – Finding Passion

Click on the link to Exercise 1 - Finding Passion.

Fill in the relevant parts of your Personal Development Plan as you do the exercise.

Reading One – Are You Deciding on Purpose

Read the article ‘Are You Deciding on Purpose?’

Reading Two – Get What You Want Out Of Life

Read the article ‘Get What You Want Out Of Life’.

Exercise Two – Defining Moments

Click on the link to the Defining Moments Exercise.

Fill in the relevant parts of your Personal Development Plan as you do the exercise.

Exercise Three – The Power of Stories

Click on the link to Exercise 3 - The Power of Stories

Once you have done this Exercise begin to be aware in your daily life of the stories you tell about yourself. Start using your ‘Me Time’ to write these in your Journal and then re-write them in the positive if they are not supportive stories.

As this stage comes to a close you have two final tasks:-
1. Reflect on the Readings and Exercises you have done and begin to answer the question of ‘What do I believe I deserve from life?’ in your Personal Development Plan.
2. Finally, choose a period of time that you would like to work with for this Vision Quest – it may be 6 months, 1 year, 10 years – whatever time suits you. Reflecting on the self assessment you have done try to identify the 3 to 5 key issues you want to address during this period.

Congratulations you have finished Part 1 – you can now begin Part 2.